Stories You May Have Missed, A Week in Review

MONDAY

A bill written by two local legislators has been signed into law by Governor Tony Evers. Click here to see which bill co-authored by 25^th Assembly District Representative Paul Tittl and 1^st District State Senator Andre Jacque was ratified.
Concerns have been raised surrounding the availability of elective courses for students in the Manitowoc Public School District. Click here to see what Superintendent Mark Holzman had to say on the topic.
After two recounts, and a card drawing tiebreaker, the race to select an alderman for Sheboygan’s 10th District is finally over. Click here to see who was finally declared the ultimate winner.
The Chief of Police in Appleton has announced his retirement. Click here to get a quick recap of Chief Todd Thomas’s career.

After some public discussion and a vote by the City Council last year, we now know when downtown Manitowoc will be reverted to two-way traffic. Click here to see when the changeover will go into effect.
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital has achieved recertification as a Baby-Friendly designated birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. Click here to see what exactly that means.
A Manitowoc Lincoln High School has been named Lakeshore Technical College’s Wisconsin Technical College System Ambassador. Click here to see what exactly Mackenzie Johnson will have to do in that role.
The home sales numbers in Manitowoc County are a bit odd. Click here to see the numbers.

The Manitowoc County Board, and the City Councils in Manitowoc and Two Rivers held their organizational meetings this week. Click here to see who was elected to be the County Board Chair, and the Council Presidents.
A local historian spoke with Seehafer News about the importance of the upcoming National Historic Marker Day next week. Click here to see what Amy Meyer had to say.
Manitowoc Community Development Director Adam Tegen says “We need housing, and we need it everywhere.” Click here to see what the city is doing to address the issue.
A TikTok influencer recently took a tour of Lakeshore Technical College. Click here to see why.

The organizers of Metro Jam made a major announcement this week on Facebook. Click here to see who will be headlining the 43^rd Annual show in Manitowoc.
Several entities in Sheboygan County will be participating in the National Drug Takeback Day event next weekend. Click here for the details.
Roncalli Catholic Schools will be bringing back their Pierside Auction for the 38th time next week, but it will look a little different than in years past. Click here to see why.
The Manitowoc County Mariners are preparing for their spring and summer schedule with the season opener one week from this Saturday. Click here for more details on their schedule.

A Manitowoc nurse will be putting her talents to good use in Eastern Europe. Click here to learn how.
An upcoming feature at the Rahr-West Art Museum will address experiences and emotions surrounding the violence against, and loss of indigenous women and girls. Click here to learn more about the No More Stolen Sisters exhibit.
The Manitowoc Holiday Inn will be the site of a two County Job Fair next week. Click here to learn more.
Foodies prepare yourselves because the Domestic Chef event is back this weekend. Click here for more information.